Final Score: Canadiens 3 - Sabres 5
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
26-21 Rating 1503
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.6
Sabres
25-20 Rating 1517
Form: WWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Sabres
All-time wins 152 153
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average goals 3.1 3.0
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Sabres
Games played 47 45
Avg goals scored 3.4 3.3
Avg goals conceded 3.3 3.1
Win percentage 55% 56%
Away win % / Home win % 57% 65%